The proposals are far reaching, complex and interlinked. PSNC has been talking to the DHSC about many of these proposals for some time and the proposals also featured in the final package of Community pharmacy in 2016/17 and beyond document. However, the proposals under consultation do not impact the agreed funding envelope and should help to smooth delivery of retained margin. They could, however, have an impact on individual pharmacies depending on their dispensing mix.

We hope that PSNC’s response will help inform any responses that contractors, LPCs or other pharmacy organisations may like to submit. PSNC looks forward to discussing the detail and mechanics of how DHSC and NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) intend to reimburse pharmacy contractors as part of the second stage of the consultation process.

The F-Code or ODS code is the the unique code issued to your pharmacy which identifies you to NHS Prescription Services. You can find this on any pricing authority statement or your prescription submission document (FP34c).